A Unique New Orleans Wedding Rehearsal on a Riverboat
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A Unique New Orleans Wedding Rehearsal on a Riverboat

 Before the vows and the second lines, before the dance floor and the cake, there’s the rehearsal. And in New Orleans, that’s where the real fun really begins. Come behind the scenes of M + A’s wedding weekend on film, and learn why documenting the whole experience (not just the ceremony) matters so much. Plus, venue tips, planning advice, and all the soulful NOLA energy you could ask for.

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Planning a Knoxville Courthouse Wedding: A Documentary Photographer’s Perspective
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Planning a Knoxville Courthouse Wedding: A Documentary Photographer’s Perspective

Forget the guest list. Forget the stress. A Knoxville courthouse wedding is intimate, emotional, and wildly you. This full guide covers everything, from legal must-knows and dreamy downtown photo spots to what the day actually feels like (spoiler: it’s incredible!) Come for the resource, stay for the realness.

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Candid Photos for Camera-Shy Couples: A Guide to Feeling Comfortable from a Destination Engagement Photographer
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Candid Photos for Camera-Shy Couples: A Guide to Feeling Comfortable from a Destination Engagement Photographer

Somewhere between yearbook photos and social media selfies, we forgot how to just be in front of the camera. But Blake and Erin? They reminded me that the magic lives in the messy. In walking hand in hand through Red Hook with zero agenda. In the laughter, the surprise, the wind, and the wine. This isn’t about posing—it’s about presence. Being fully, wildly yourself in front of the lens and letting the moment do the talking.

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You Don't Need a Wedding Shot List, You Need Trust! A Wedding Photography Guide
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You Don't Need a Wedding Shot List, You Need Trust! A Wedding Photography Guide

The best photos from your wedding day won’t be the ones you planned—they’ll be the ones that just happened. The teary-eyed glances, the belly laughs in feather pajamas, the quiet moments laced with legacy. This isn’t a call to ditch your wedding shot list entirely—it’s a reminder that real magic lives in the in-between. This guide is for the couples who value truth over trends, who want a photographer that sees with heart.

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